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‘Stop Making Us Pretend’ - Bill Maher

TRIGGERnometry

Wed Nov 01 2023



Trump's Presidency and Politics:

  • Trump is described as a politically incorrect genius who can captivate crowds with his id-driven speeches.
  • Maher acknowledges that Trump's personality can be obnoxious but recognizes his talent for owning people and being brutally honest.
  • The conversation highlights the importance of loser's consent in a democratic system and emphasizes that denying election results undermines democracy.
  • Maher believes that Trump will likely be the Republican nominee in 2024 and could potentially win the presidency again.

Political Correctness and Freedom of Speech:

  • Concerns are expressed about political correctness and its impact on freedom of speech.
  • People are afraid to speak out against certain issues due to fear of backlash from far-left woke individuals controlling media narratives.
  • The lack of diversity in point of view among comedy writers leads to less satirical content and more toothless comedy on TV.

US Politics under Biden:

  • Criticism is directed towards Biden for his handling of immigration at the border and Afghanistan withdrawal.
  • However, it is cautioned against solely focusing on these incidents without considering broader perspectives or historical context.
  • America is seen as a "fuck-up country" in many ways, but also acknowledged for its economic strength, military power, and overall success compared to other countries.

Concerns about AI:

  • Worries are expressed about the potential dangers associated with artificial intelligence (AI) taking over society within this decade.